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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

Work on Mr. Huntington's railroad from
Ashland, KY, to Cevington, KY, was very
slow during the winter, but the contractors
have been instructed to push the work rap
idly during the rest of the year, and it is
now. thought that the road will be finished
before Christmas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

Last Tuesday as Mr.. r. W. Hill was
plowing on a hillside his horses suddenly
went into sink about fifteen feet deep
One was taken ont alive but has since died.
and the other was wedged between two
rocks and SO badly crushed that it died Just
as It reached the top of the ground. -Poea-
Aontas Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
" BILE MILL PROPERTY.-By virtue of O
decree of Circuit Court of Augusta county rem
dered in the cause of Shumate VS.. Van Pelt &
ais. we will proceed, on the premises. on
Saturday, the It'll day Of Nay, 1857.
to offer for sale, at public auction. that valua-
bic Mill property. known as BURKE'S MILLS.
situated on Naked Creek, at the village of
Bnrke's Mills. on the Staunton and Winches
Pike about fourteen miles North of Staunton.
This is one Of the most valuable mill prop
critics in the county.
TERMs.-Tep per cent. of the purchase money
in hand. and he balance upon a credit of six,
eighteen, and thirty mon ths-the purchaser to
execute bone with approved security for the
deferred Instruments, bearing interest from
date, and the title retained as ultimate securi-
ty. VIM Z. CRAIG,
ALEX. H, FULTZ.
aprlS At Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
CoMNoNwEAITH,s ATTORNEY

To the Voters Of augusta County
thereby announce myself candidate for
reelection to the office of COMMONwEALTHS
ATTORNEY. return my thanks for all past
favors, and, if reelected, will discharge the
duties of the office to the best of my ability.
febl6- tide V d. VIC MEADE F. WHITE.
To the People Of 4ugosta:-
am a candidate for CONMONWEALTH'S At
ToRNEY. and. if elected, will faithfully perform
the duties connected with the office.
Respectfully,
mar9-tde JOHN n OPIE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

DAMAGES REcovERED.-TheL Lexington
Gazette says that Sat the last session of the
Circuit Court of Rockbridge, s. F. Jordan's
Executors in suit against the town for
damages to property opposite the town
quarry, said damages being caused by blast
ing knocking the roofs of the houses in, a
judgment was secured against the town
for $4,000. The Mayor paid the judg-
ment by warrant and his action was ap-
proved by a unanimous vote of the Coun-
Gil"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
SHERIFF..

To the Voters OF augusta =
I hereby announce myself a candidate for
marie tide WIN. McCUE.
TO the Voters of augusta Col5,ty:-
/ respectfully announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of SHERIFF Of the county for
the next term.
Havisg served the people of Augusta for ten
years as Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Sheriff, and
Sheriff, promise for the future, as have tried
in the past, to faithfully discharge my duties,
1T shah be your pleasure to continue me in
Office. T. E. n. SPECK.
febl6-tde*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

HON. J. R. TUcKER.-The Washington
correspon Ii Mt of the Alexandria Gazettee
says
"Mr. j. Z. Tucker says the report that
he is to make this city his permanent resi-
dence is incorrect. He says his home is in
Lexington, Virginia, and will continue to
be there, bat that he will come here to at
tend to any law business that may be en-
trusted to him, and that On such business
he would like to be here as often and as
long as possible. Mr.. Tucker also says he
is not an applicant for any office"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

CHURCH DEDIcATIoN.-On next Sunday
the Few Presbyterian Church at the Blue
Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co, W. Va,
will be dedicated. The dedicatory sermon
will be delivered by Rev. M. L. Lacy, of
Lewisburg, W. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

Two GIRLS BURNED TO DEATH.-The
dwelling of Mr. Browles, in Smyth county,
Va, was burned Saturday night; two of his
daughters persisted in the flames, and three
other persons received injuries which will
probably prove fatal The fire was caused
by defective fue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

WIN. T.. Craig, Trustee, vs. william A.
w Reed and als.-Au parties Interested
Hastings f.. the City Of Staunton, are notified
that have fixed upon
Monday. the 18th day of May, 1887.
at the law Office of White & Gordon in said city,
to take the accounts required by decree there
In entered on the 7th day of May, 1856, Wiz
LIST, An account of the real estate conveyed by
VIM. A. Reed and wife to W. p. Craig Trustee,
and the condition of the title thereto End, An
account of the liens binding the same in the
order of their priority; Bird, Any other mat
ters deemed pertinent.
At which time and place they are required
to attend without further notice.
ap2Q.4t A. Q. GORDON. Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

Robert W. Gatewood, graduate of the
Naval Academy and son Of Rev. Robert
Gatewood, of Norfolk, Va, committed
suicide on the steamer Carolina last Friday
morning between Old Point and Norfolk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

W. A. Grant, who killed Arch Painter,
under aggravating circumstances few
weeks since on Irish Creek in Rockbridge,
was deemed guilty by the jury and punish
ment fixed at one year in the penitentiary.
Judge Houston set the verdict aside, and
granted the prisoner new trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

Raleigh, N. c., became insubordinate Sat-
urday afternoon and the police and military
had to be called in to reduce them to sub
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
COUNTY TREASURES.

To the Voters of augusta County -
l hereby announce myself candidate for
re- election to the office of COUNTY TREASURER.
Than kful for favors of confidence in the past
promise If reelected to perform the duties Of
the Office to the hest of my ability.
febl6 tides & We ]. N. MCFARLAND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

He. Snyder, Esq, of Lower Botetohrt,
brought to our Office last Monday specimens
of as fine yellow and red ochre as can prob
ably be fond in the United States. 1t is
perfectly fee of grit, and beautifully tinted.
Mr.. Sny der says ''tbere's millions Of it'' on
his land It is doubtless valuable Sind. -
-FincastLe Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

Gov. Hill has vetoed the high license bill
recently passed by the New York general
assembly, his principal objection being that
it was made to apply to only two cities in
the State-New York and Brooklyn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

Mrs. James Duncan, go years of age, and
resident of Henryton, station on the B.
& O. Railroad, in Carroll county, Nd, COM
mitted suicide Thursday morning about
half-past o'clock by shooting herself with
pistol.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

CoMPENsATIoN.-The widow and family
of the late John W. Weaver have received
through Rev. Jno. Brandt, the sum OF
$2.450, on compromise for damages
claimed by the family of deceased who was
run over by a freight engine at the Romeo
verte Station, Dec. 18th, and killed.
Ronceverte NeWs.
Natural gas has been struck at Jonesboro,
Grant Co., Indiana, at . depth of 900 feet
and the flow is very strong.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
Mrs. Martha Ryckman has been arreste

Mrs. Martha Ryckman has been arrested
at Thedford, Ont, on the charge of poison
ing Mrs. Hendricks, her sister-in-law. Mrs.
Ryckman's daughter-in-law died recently
in Virginia while visiting this State with
Mrs. Ryckman. The latter is suspected al
so of having caused her death.
The ladies of Reckbridge constituting the
"Jackson Memorial Association will have
sale of flowers shortly in Lexington in aid
of the fund for the monument to be erected
accom- plish the purpose unto which they
have set their hearts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

Snow STORM IN FRANcE.-On last Sun
day, there were snow-storms and very cold
weather in the Northern and Eastern por-
tions of France
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

Robert I. Lincoln has offered to present
the old home of Abraham Lincoln. at
Springfield, to the State of Illinois, if it
will agree hereafter TO keep the house and
grounds in repair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

Michael Keefe, the wife murderer, who
was to have been hanged last Friday at
Suisum, Cal, committed suicide on Thurs
day by cutting his throat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

A movement has been set on foot in the
democratic party in Philadelphia to defeat
ex-Speaker Randall's reelection to Con-
gress
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

Five of the six escaped prisoners from
the jail at Charleston, w. Va, have been
recaptured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

1t is stated that Mrs. Sarah E. Howe. O.
Woman's Bank fame, has abseonded from
Boston with $4,000 of the depositors
money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

lowing States will vote, on the dates men,
toned, for amending their State Constitu-
tions so as to prohibit the sale Of spirituous
Liquors.
Texas, August 4th; Tennessee, Septem-
Der Goth; Oregon. November 9Th; West
Virginia, November 9th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
CLERK OF THE COUNTY COURT.

To the Voters of the County of augusta: -
I hereby announce myself candidate for
reelection to the office of CLERK OF THE CoUN-
TY COURT. return my thanks for all past IA
vors and If reelected will discharge the duties
of the Office to the best of my ability.
febl6.tde* V&Vc WILLIAM A..BURNETT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
Insane AsylumS.

The selection of officers and employees of
Insane Asylums should be wholly free from
mere political or personal preferences.-
Competency, fidelity, integrity, and adap-
tibility of disposition and temperament
should be the tests of qualification. Be-
fore the advent into power of the Malone
regime, political influences in the manage
ment of our benevolent and charitable in
situations were unknown, and such should
be the case now.
The policy inaugurated by that party
should net be, and we are sure will not be,
continued by the Democratic party. 1t
should be condemned as it richly deserves
to be. and should be avoided as pestlence.
The Inder-Appeal makes a suggestion that
is worthy of consideration, and that is, that
the Medical Society of Virginia should
select the Superintendent of the Asylums,
and adds:
"They might choose, say one Or two
qualified persons for each place aud submit
this list to the Governor who could select
CnereIfOm Oucn ClOlCe, we Ie6l quite
sure, would be made solely with reference
to the qualifications of the persons selected
for the delicate duties they might be called
upon to discharge, and if appointed, their
corps of assistants would quite probably be
chosen on the same lines. 1t is certain,
that this, more than any other conceivable
method, would remove the insane asylums
from under the influence of politics"
The officers, attendants, ard other en-
ployees of these Institutions should not be
changed without good and sufficient cause,
for the longer they remain in service, the
better qualified they will become to dis
charge the duties incumbent upon them
but if there should be sufficient reasons for
their removal they should be removed
promptly without fear, favor, or afec-
tion."
The State should have in these Institu-
tions persons who are wholly reliable, and
qualified to discharge efficiently their
duties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
Temperance Organization.

1t is conceded that the result of the re-
cent prohibition election in Staunton, Va,
was substantial victory for the ''drys, !"
and being thus encouraged, a very strong
temperance organization in that city has
just been perfected, which is composed of
leading white and celored citizens. The
repeated violation of the liquor laws in
Ssaunton by many who are engaged in the
traffic, has inspired the organization, which
has adopted as one Of its rules the follow
ing =
cit shall be the duty of the executive
committee to investigate all reported viola
lions of the liquor laws. and if they have
reasonable grounds to believe that the laws
have been violated, to bring the matter to
the attention of the proper authorities for
investigation"
Fredericksburg needs similar organize
ton, for it is well known that there are
bar-rooms in this place where liquor is dealt
out on the Sabbath day, and where youths,
at any time, are permitted to drink. If
this violation of the law continues, the local
optienists here must inaugurate a fight
against the traffic. We have had gentle
men say to US who voted against prohibi-
ton that in consequence of this fagrant
violation of the liquor law, that if the ques.
ton OF liquor license or prohibition is ever
again submitted to the people they will un-
hesitatingly vote for prohibition. We give
the warning signal to those who are guilty
of persistently violating the liquor laws.
The gentlemen who are in the liquor
trade aud who observe the laws governing
the sale of intoxicating liquors, should
interest themselves in putting stop to the
continued violation of the laws by Others
who are engaged in the sale of liquor.
A word to the wise is sufficient
ericksburg Star.
It is conceded here, even by those who
voted in favor of license, that the election
here on the 9th inst, sis doing" as the
papers some years since said of the Com
mittee of nine, Ga great deal of good" and
the above shows that its good effects are
not confined to this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

1t is said the profits Of the Hygeia Hotel
for the past year aggregate 100000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT. On
last Saturday, the President made the fol-
lowing appointments: Alex. R. Lawton, of
Georgia, 10 be envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary to Austria Hun
gary; Nea man w. Mcconnell. of Tennes-
see, to be chief justice of the Supreme Court
of Montana Territory; Geo. S. Peters, of
Ohio, to DO an attorney of the United States
for the Territory of Utah; Joseph B. Lane,
of Oregan, to be agent of the Indians of the
Siletz agency in Oregon.
The new minister to Austria, Gen. Law
ton, was prominent officer in the Confed-
crate service, reaching the rank of quarter
master-general Of the army in 1868. He is
South Carelinan by birth, and graduate
of West Point, but became a lawyer, and
practiced in Savanna before and after the
war. He was appointed minister to Russia
by President Cleveland, but his political
disabilities not having been removed, and a
doubt aris ing as to his eligibility, he resign
ed. Since then be has been relieved of his
disabilities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE GRAND
LODGE OF I. o, o. TAT the meeting of
the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows in Petersburg last week,
the election of officers for the ensuring
year resulted as follcws:-
Grand Master, A. A. Splitter, Richmond
Deputy Grand Master, A. B. Bowering,
Fredericksburg.
Grand Warden. N. E. Whitehurst, Ports
mouth.
Grand Secretary, T. Wiley Davis, Rich
mond.
Grand Treasurer, J. W. Ferguson, Rich
mond.
Grand Chaplain, Rev. George Vanderlice,
Petersburg.
Grand representative for two years, j.
B. Blanks Petersburg.
Grand representative for one year, w.
E. Pearce, Richmond.
Before adjournment the Grand Master
announced the following appointments for
the ensuing year: Grand Marshal, l.. III.
Tucker, Richmond; Grand Conductor, G. G..
Wheat, Staunton; Grand Guardian, D. R..
SALISBURY, Alexandria; Grand Herald, w.
P. Branch. Marion. The next session of
the Grand Lodge will be held in Lynchburg.
The Grand Master elect, Arthur A.
Splitter, is well-known here, having learned
'sthe art preservative of all art'' in the
Spectator Office,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

Wilkins was quite right in saying -
"The higher man gets on whisky the
lower he slides in public esteem.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

SEWER DRAINAGE IN LEXINGTON, Va
On Saturday week, in accordance with
the recommendation of the Sanitary Com
mittee, the town Council of Lexington
passed an ordinance authorizing the appro-
priation of $500 for the construction of
the sewsr was adopted. Bonds will be is
sued for this amount with per cent inter-
est to run 10 years, and redeemable at the
pleasure of the Council after one year, in
terest payable semi-annually. The Finance
committee are authorized to dispose of
these bonds at public auction, should they
deem it advisable.
The Street committee were directed to
carry out the recommendations as to the
sewers system, as recommended by the
Sanitary committee.
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY-A COM
mittee of R. E. Lee Camp, No 1, Confeder-
ate Volunteers, Richmond, Va, has ad-
dressed circular to the Confederate memo
rial societies Of the South recommending
that The same day be selected throughout
the South for paying proper respect to the
dead of the late Coufederacy. The 30th Of
May is suggested as proper day, for the
reason that then flowers will be abundant
IN every part of the country, and being a
national holiday, all who choose can with
less interruption to business or work give
that day its proper observance. Governor
Fitzhugh Lee, Colonel Charles J. Ander-
son, General john r. Cooke, Colonel John
B. Purcell and Major Thomas A. Brander
are of the committee making the sugges-
ton.
The President and Mrs. Cleveland were
not present at the christening of Baby Whit
ney, but they showed they were not I'M
mindful of the event in a very substantial
manner. Their present, which was con-
tanned in large case of blossom pink plush,
lined with white satin, consisted of hand
some silver platter, milk bowl and spoon
The platter aud bowl were in the style
known as satin finished, in the centre of
each of which was engraved dorothy"
Forming deep border around the edge was
in raised figures all manner of quaint de-
signs of children, engaged in childish sports.
Accompanying this was a dainty basket of
lilies-of-the-valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

Snow fell to the depth of foot in Penn
sylyania Monday,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

AGED FOUR SCORE AND SEVEN. AND
HALF CENTURY IN THE SERVICE OF AG-
RICULTURE.- The senior editor of the Amer
ican Farmer, the venerable Samuel Sands,
completed on the 10th inst, the S7th year
of his age. His connection with the Farm
er commenced in 1884, and has continued
unremittingly since. In the last number is
an address from the aged editor to his read
ers in which he mentions failing sight as
the only marked impairment of general
health, not having lost a single hour during
the past year from his regular work.
The Farmer, we think, is the oldest agri-
cultural journal in the United States, and
has always enjoyed high reputation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20


A PATHETIC DEATH BED SCENE.-Bord
ley F. Colhoun, aged twenty eight years,
the youngest son of Rear Admiral E. R.
Colhoun, U. S. N, died at his fathers resi-
dence in Washington, at six o'clock p. No.,
Tuesday, 18th inst, Of pneumonia. When the
dying man was told by his physician, DR..
Cromwell, that he had but few hours te
live, he asked his fathers Consent to his
immediate marriage with Miss Eleanor NJ.
Semmes, the eldest daughter of Mr.. John
Fl. Semmes, wealthy merchant of the
city. He had been engaged to the lady
for three years. Shortly after one O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon little party assembled,
consisting of the Rev DR.. Perry, of St.
Andrews Episcopal Church; Admiral Col
houn, his two daughters, DR.. Cromwell
and Miss Semmes. The marriage ceremo-
ny was soon performed, and in a few short
hours the young bride became a widow.
The deceased at the time of his death was
private secretary to Rear Admiral Rowan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
Senator John H. Reagan, of Texas, has

Senator John 81. Reagan, of Texas, has
the courage of his convictions. He comes
out squarely for Prohibition. On the ques-
ton Of Its being sacred principle of the
Democracy to oppose sumptuary laws, the
Senator says: "There is broad difference
between laws which interfere with legiti-
mate trade and such as would interfere
with the purchase and sale of necessary
food, drink and raiment, called sumptuary
laws, and laws which have for their object
the prevention and punishment of crime
ard the preservation of public morals and
decency; and think it hardly just to the
memory of Mr.. Jefferson to assume that he
would not have recognized the distinction
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

ANOTHER VICTIM. Another of the vic
Tins of Dr. Andrew jackson Grant, the &C
complished bigamist and confidence man,
visited him in Cam bridge (Mass.) Jail Mon
day. 1t was Mrs. Bolger, pleasantfaced
widow of Brooklyn. She said she first met
DR.. Grant about two years ago. He paid
court to her and was SO successful that Mrs.
Bolger did not say no to the proposal that
came before many days. The wedding day
was appointed, and as it approached the
Doctor became more loving and attentive
One night, while she was in the parlor pre-
pairing her wedding outfit, the Doctor
rushed in SO excited that for few mo-
ments he could not speak. Mrs. Bolger
became alarmed and imagined that some
great misfortune had befallen Kim. In a
few words, rendered almost unintelligible
by his apparent grief, be told her that he
had just received a telegram that his
mother was at the point Of death. He
sank in chair and buried his face in his
hands. Mrs. Bolger did all that she could
to comfort him, and urged him to hasten to
his mothers bedside. Since that night she
had net seen him. After he had gone she
missed her sealskin sacque and muff. After
DR.. Crafts arrest a sealskin sacque and
maff were found in his trunk. Mrs. Boil
ger has identified them as her property.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-30
For Salr.

1or Sdif.
IGOR SALE, Pekin Duck Eggs, 81 70 per
L dozen s. per hundred, EZRA COB, sa-
vanuah, Ca. care Graham llunbell.
NOR SALE, CHEAP, a large double truck
II and fine pair mueB. Aidres. GROCER.
TOR SALE. cheap, a 6-loot Show Gaze and
Il Counter; most new Is WHITAKER 81.
TOR SALE, Best Piano and Furniture Poll
Il ishcs. TURNER. So JelGrsOn street.
A SUBSTANTIAL and satisfactory eyi-
n dence OF the superior quality of my MIX
and Cream 10 the daily increasing demand.
PORCHER POsTELL, lO2 Broughton street.
NOR SALE, one brand new Moquette Vel.
IT vet Plush Parlor SUIT, something hand
some, at cost. Address FURNITURE care
Morning News.
INOR SALE, the centre board schooner
II "Mascher :" ~ tons. built IN 1882: in first
class condition and ready for business; price
$500. Apply 70 j. IL. EsTlLL, Whitaker
street, Savannah.